Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (c6·3)
c9-24604Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
10. c7 Qxa4 11. cxb8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: pawn to b8 (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Qxa4, then cxb8=Q and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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